PRE-TREATMENT & AFTERCARE
INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE CARE
• Please come with clean skin
• Drink lots of water the day before and the day of the electrolysis session. Hydration is very important- the more hydrated you are, the better the treatment will work
• Do not drink caffeine or alcohol the day of your appointment- this dries out the skin!
• Do not exercise within two hours of your treatment. Sweat, deodorants, and antiperspirants can interfere with treatment. It is best if the skin is clean and not coated with anything
• Any skin treatments including facials, microdermabrasion, exfoliation treatments, or peels should not be performed within one week of treatment
• No exfoliants (glycolic acid, scrubs, retinol) one week before treatment
• Do not wear make-up, foundation or sun block to your appointment
• Do not pick at your skin before your treatment
IN BETWEEN APPOINTMENTS
• Do not tweeze or wax the area-the hair must be long enough to grip with tweezers. Shaving and trimming hair is fine, but most hair needs at least 3 days worth of growth to be able to grip it with tweezers. Remember, if I can’t see it, I can’t treat it!
AFTER CARE
Cleanliness is very important. Since the treated follicle has been opened and is susceptible to bacteria, it is important to keep the area clean and undisturbed. Avoid any activity that could irritate hair follicles such as excessive sweating, tanning, make-up and direct sun exposure. You are responsible for your own aftercare.
• No skin treatments including facials, microdermabrasion, exfoliation treatments, or peels should not be performed within one week of treatment
• No exfoliants (retinol, glycolic, scrubs) within one week of treatment
• Do not touch your face with unwashed hands. You do not want to spread any bacteria.
• Cleanse skin with a mild soap/cleanser morning and night
• Make sure pillowcase is clean (if electrolysis is performed on the face)
• No skin-picking (if scabs occur)
• Can apply a topical antiseptic (witch hazel or 70% alcohol) 2-3 times a day, day of treatment and following day
• No make-up for 24 hours
• Ice can be used to reduce swelling after treatment, if needed
• No direct sun exposure for 48 hours after treatment
• No sauna/swimming pool for 24 hours after treatment
Each Visit Gets You Closer to Hair-Free Confidence
